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Waterton preparing for busy long weekend
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Parks Canada is planning ahead for an anticipated busy rush over the long weekend in Waterton Lakes National Park. With limited travel encouraged by governments to prevent the growing spread of COVID-19, people are anticipated to take to Waterton Park to enjoy some nature. Although visitation is welcomed and encouraged, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man acquitted of charge in fatal highway collision
By Shurtz, Delon on July 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged nearly two years ago with failing to stop at the scene of a collision causing death, has been acquitted by a Lethbridge judge. Judge Paul Pharo found Michael White Quills not guilty during a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, and said the Crown failed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short-term pain for long-term gain
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While there will be some localized traffic and pedestrian disruptions due to the infrastructure upgrades taking place along 3 Avenue South this summer, the City is committed to ensuring those disruptions will be kept to a minimum for downtown business owners and shoppers. “It’s going to be done in steps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drowning at Stafford Lake investigated
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -COALDALE The Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office is leading an investigation after a 20-year-old man drowned in Stafford Lake on Monday. Just before 5 p.m. Monday, Coaldale RCMP along with the Coaldale Fire Department, Coalhurst Fire Department and the Lethbridge Fire Water Rescue Team, responded to a report of a missing 20-year-old man presumed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeking nominations for Seniors Service Awards
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
Josephine Pon ALBERTA MINISTER OF SENIORS AND HOUSING I am proud to know so many Albertans are stepping up to support seniors, especially in this challenging time. I think about this every time I read one of the nominations for the 2020 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The pandemic has changed how we live our daily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Class of 2020’ contest deadline nearing
By Sulz, Dave on July 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The deadline is fast approaching for Alberta high school grads to enter a contest that could win them $2,000. Credit Unions of Alberta is running a social media contest called “Class of 2020: Own Your Financial Future.” The contest, which was launched June 24, gives high school graduates a chance to enter to ... Read More »
1 responseCity council hears Drug Treatment Court update
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com As Lethbridge prepares to open its first ever Drug Treatment Court later this fall, provincial drug treatment court training liaison Grace Froese presented to city council Monday on the progress being made to get the court up and running in partnership with local organizations. “Drug treatment courts are intended to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First two COVID deaths in Lethbridge
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald According to Alberta Health, Lethbridge now has 38 active cases of COVID-19, and has had its first two recorded deaths from the virus this past week. One of those deaths occurred on the westside and the other on the northside. The two victims were among the three total COVID-19 deaths in the South ... Read More »
1 responseUp to 12 years sought for vicious assault
By Shurtz, Delon on July 29th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old man who viciously beat an elderly woman in her home last spring won’t know until next month whether he’s headed to a provincial jail for a couple of years or a federal prison for up to a dozen. Judge Kristin Ailsby has reserved her decision in the matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The art of mindful socializing
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
One of my friends just knows how to throw memorable parties! My favourite party of hers is the one she holds once a year, drawing around 30 ladies to her home. Upon arrival at her house, we are offered drinks and food. Each invited guest shows up with a different dish to share with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual Violence Action Committee seeking input for ‘What Were You Wearing’ installation
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Sexual Violence Action Committee (SVAC) is asking members of the public to provide personal stories – in confidence – to the co-chairs of the committee about the phrasing “What Were You Wearing?” “What Were You Wearing?” is a frequently asked question to victims of sexual assault, and the question ... Read More »
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